Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham Main Talk
23 years since their last top-flight appearance at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest picked up a famous 1-0 victory at home against West Ham on Sunday afternoon.Backed by a vocal and emotional home support, Taiwo Awoniyis ricocheted effort in
Bo Jackson Jersey first-half injury-time helped Steve Coopers side get their first Premier League points on the board.On the flip side, with England international Declan Rice mi s from the penalty spot just after the hour mark, West Ham will be feeling like they mi sed out on a golden opportunity.Watching both Pablo Fornals and Said Benrhama hit with woodwork with a pair of long-range efforts, the Hammers failed to put away a string of golden chances.In what was an enjoyable affair on Sunday afternoon, we have taken a look at the main talking points.A dream City Ground return for ForestAfter marking their long-awaited Premier League return earlier in the year, Sundays showdown at the City Ground was always likely to be an emotional affair for Forest fans.Opening up the 2022/23 campaign with a 2-0 lo s away at Newcastle last weekend, Coopers side managed to find an immediate response here.While the one-time European champions might have felt that they were a tad fortunate to leave with maximum points, the former Swansea bo s has given his side a platform to build off.Embarking on what has been quite the squad overhaul this summer,
Tim Brown Jersey Forest simply have their sights set on trying to extend on their Premier League status this season.Picking up an eye-catching scalp here thanks to their 1-0 victory against last seasons Europa League semi-finalists, Sundays display will be remembered as one of the most iconic in their recent history.With their first points now on the board, Coopers men will be next seen when they make the trip to Goodison Park on August 20th.Moyes struggles continueAfter reaching the semi-finals of last seasons Europa League, David Moyes had made it clear over the summer that he was desperate to capatalise on West Hams recent succe s.However, after opening the 2022/23 campaign with a deserved 2-0 lo s at home against defending champions Manchester City, the Hammers have the feel of a side seeking a much-needed boost.Mi sing a string of golden chances here and watching Benrhamas first-half strike get ruled out by VAR due to a controversial Michail Antonio foul in the build-up, Moyes squad depth is still
Mike Haynes Jersey a major i sue.Unable to fill their substitutes bench and with just a single fit central defender in their squad, the ex-Manchester United bo s will find some growing pre sure on his shoulders.Still with one of the smallest squads in the Premier League, the arrivals of Gianluca Scamacca and Maxwel Cornet dont answer all the problems that Moyes must find a solution to.On the lookout for a new left-back, central midfielder, winger and center-half, time is really starting to tick away for the European hopefuls.Another hectic week for Forest?Although it might be West Ham who are in desperate need for new arrivals before the transfer window slams shut on September 1st, Forst have enjoyed
Trevon Moehrig Jersey a remarkable summer at the City Ground.Alongside announcing the arrivals of Cheikhou Kouyat, Remo Freuler and Watfords Emmanuel Dennis prior to Sundays showdown, Coopers men have welcomed 15 new faces through the doors this summer.Watching club-record signing Awoniyi bag Forests first strike of the season here following an 18.5million move from Union Berlin, it doesnt look like Forest are done quite yet.Almost with a completely different squad to their play-off final succe s against Huddersfield back in May, we could be in for another hectic week at the City Ground.Along with it looking likely that Brighton striker Neal Maupay will be making the move in a fee worth 15million, Coopers side are also inching closer to a stunning swoop for Lyon playmaker, Hou sem Aouar.Match Report:Nottingham Forest: Henderson, Worrall, Niakhate, McKenna, Williams, Mangala, OBrien, Toffolo, Lingard, Johnson, AwoniyiSubs: Cook, Cafu, SurridgeWest Ham: Fabianski, Coufal,
Malcolm Koonce Jersey Zouma, Johnson, Cre swell, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Benrahma, Bowen, AntonioSubs: Scamacca, Lanzini, CornetGoals: Awoniyi 45+2Yellow Cards: Nottingham Forest: Henderson, McKenna, Surridge West Ham: RiceRed Cards: N/AReferee: Robert Jones